(NAPSA)—Health experts agree that the best way to slim downis to avoid trendy weight-loss programsandstick to the tried and true: make more healthful food choices, eat fewer calories and exercise regularly. Studies show, for example, that adding more whole grains to your diet can help you maintain a healthy weight. Fruit & Oatmeal Snack Bars are packed with the whole-grain goodness of oats and lowerin fat and calories. Enjoy these chewy,fruit-filled bars at breakfast or as a satisfying snack. o> FRUIT & OATMEAL SNACK BARS Makes 82 bars 4% cup packed brown sugar % cup granulated sugar 1 container (8 oz.) plain lowfat yogurt 2 egg whites, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoonsfat-free milk 2 teaspoonsvanilla 1% cupsall-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon % teaspoonsalt (optional) 3 cups Quakeroats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked) 1 cup diced dried mixed fruit or dried cranberries % cup sliced almonds (optional) Heat oven to 350F. In large bowl, combine sugars, yogurt, egg whites, oil, milk and vanilla; mix well. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Add dry ingredients to yogurt mixture; mix well. Stir in oats, dried fruit and almonds. Spread dough onto bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars. Store tightly covered. NUTRITION INFORMATION(1 bar): Calories 120, Total Fat 2g, Sat. Fat Og, Chol. Omg, Sodium 55mg, Total Carb. 24g, Fiber 1g, Protein 3g.
